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as in moody
frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods
one of those temperamental actresses who can make life difficult for everyone around her
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
stock prices have been pretty temperamental lately, often fluctuating wildly
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Recent Examples of temperamental
Your distractible 3rd house and your responsible 6th house come into conflict due to this temperamental Moon-Venus square.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
Spring is a transitional season, after all, so shorter hemlines can be risky during temperamental weather.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The temperamental Moon activates your 3rd House of Communication, forming a supportive trine to rebellious Uranus in your 7th House of Companions.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
As the temperamental Moon enters your sign, you’re bolstered to stand up and state your needs without apology.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
Spring is a transitional season, after all, so shorter hemlines can be risky during temperamental weather.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The temperamental Moon activates your 3rd House of Communication, forming a supportive trine to rebellious Uranus in your 7th House of Companions.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
As the temperamental Moon enters your sign, you’re bolstered to stand up and state your needs without apology.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperamental
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Designer Patrick Mele handled the interiors, which lean moodier and more layered, with darker paint colors, wallpaper, brass accents, and a mix of old and new finishes.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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The entry vestibule is wrapped in a geometric brocade—dense, graphic, and slightly moody, with a Prada-like whimsy.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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Outperformance in the next decade won’t come from lower costs, but instead from the ability to keep operating when markets turn volatile.—
Victor Nian,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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It’s destined to be remembered as one of the most volatile and surprising political contests modern-day California has ever seen.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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That means being cautious and restrained, aiming for stable production or slow, steady growth, instead of impulsive moves.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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This isn’t a time for impulsive decision-making, however.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Known for his unpredictable, edgy behavior and fiery personality, Gritty has expanded the traditional boundaries of what a sports team mascot can be or do.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Special legislative sessions are unpredictable, and people on both sides say the Florida fight is far from over, with mistrust of the medical establishment still running high after the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Kerry Sheridan,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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An unstable ice block delayed Mount Everest’s climbing season until late April, yet around 464 climbers and their guides remain determined despite the danger and soaring permit costs.—
Binaj Gurubacharya,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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While mixtures of two or three metals were messy and unstable, the five-metal combination paradoxically self-organized into a single, uniform product, streamlining 31 possible chemical outcomes into a single, precise nanocrystal.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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“Temperamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperamental. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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